Your brand's story deserves to be not just read, but held, admired, and preserved. You've put a lot into building a brand that reflects your values and style, and you need a book printing option that matches your vision. Perception is everything in the reading and publishing world, which is why it makes sense to learn all about the materials and finishes that will make your book feel like a statement. Here's what to know, and how OnPress Book Printing can help.
Choose your hardcover book style
Both of our hardcover book printing options offer unique styles to suit the audience and tone of the book.
Casewrap hardcover
This vibrant cover is directly printed with UV glossy or matte laminate. These styles add protection against dust and fingerprints while giving you the benefit of colors that pop. A casewrap hardcover is perfect for workbooks, textbooks, and designs that need lasting durability while still standing out on retail shelves.
Hardcover with dust jacket
If you're looking for a more subdued, elegant look, a hardcover book with a dust jacket is an excellent option. The dust jacket adds protection and helps dress up classic genres like novels or memoirs. They also make great collector's editions or gifts.
Selecting the right finishes
We offer three unique types of finishes, including:
- Gloss film lamination - Adds a radiant sheen to your book while protecting the cover and making the colors pop.
- Matte finish - Make images look softer without the luster of gloss. Adds a touch of elegance with high-end appeal.
- Soft touch - Enjoy the understated style of a matte finish with subtle, velvety texture for a premium look and feel.
Paper, sizes, and binding
We offer over a dozen different types of book trim sizes ranging from pocket books to novellas, to A5, landscape, and more. If you're not sure which size to pick, we can help guide you based on your book genre.
All of our paper stocks are FSC-certified, which means they've been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, an international organization that sets strict standards for responsible forest management. The wood pulp used to make our paper stock comes from responsibly managed forests where logging is controlled, biodiversity is protected, and indigenous and community rights are respected. Every step of the paper's process, from forest to mill to printer, is trackable and verified, so that the final product is truly sustainable.
Premium paper stocks
At OnPress Book Printing, we provide six different types of premium paper stock, including:
- 60 lb. natural, uncoated, off-white (Best for lengthy novels, nonfiction, and prose)
- 60 lb. opaque, uncoated, white (Best for lengthy novels)
- 80 lb. satin, heavyweight, dull white (Best for photos and full-color printing)
- 80 lb. gloss, heavyweight, white (Great for photos and full-color printing)
- 100 lb. gloss, heaviest, white (Perfect for photos and full-color printing)
- 100 lb. matte, heavyweight, dull white (Perfect for photos and full-color printing)
Choosing the right type of paper stock matters, since it's going to define how your entire book is received. Uncoated paper feels rough but natural and is best for more traditional books and text-heavy novels without images. A coated paper stock reflects light and makes colors truly shine. This makes it best for lookbooks, photography books, comics, and children's books.
What are the turnaround times for hardcover book printing?
One of the best reasons to choose OnPress Book Printing is our dedication to premium-quality hardcover book printing without sacrificing speed. Our turnaround times for hardcover books from 1-24 copies is around 3 business days. This process is scalable up to thousands of books.
Our process is finely tuned using in-house, highly efficient, roll-fed presses and G7-certified printing professionals. Not only is your book printed in captivating color, but each printing is consistently high quality without the risk of faded or inconsistent colors. We also handle specialty hardcover printing, too, including right-to-left printing for books in other languages like Arabic and Hebrew.
We also offer a price match guarantee. If you find another U.S-based printer that offers you a lower price on a book with identical specs, we'll match it. That's our commitment to your complete satisfaction, right from the very first page.
Ready to take the next steps?
OnPress Book Printing makes it easy to print your brand's story in a way that's truly captivating. Before you choose a hardcover printer, think carefully about the impression you want to convey. Is your brand one of understated elegance? Is it loud and bold? Or is it rooted deeply in nostalgia? Are you looking to invite readers on an elegant journey, deliver your brand materials so that they can be used again repeadedly, or are you aiming to make a statement with specialty or collectible editions?
Beyond the impression you want to make, consider the trim size and paper type that will support the format you want printed with the kind of tactile experience you want your reader to have. Our Print Specialists are available and ready to answer any questions you may have at any step of the process in order to make sure that you have a flawless book printing experience from start to finish.
Reach out to our experts today to learn more about how to get started with hardcover book printing for your brand materials. We guarantee your complete satisfaction with a process that blends both quality craftsmanship and a hassle-free customer experience. Contact us today to learn more.